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15 May 2008

Uk announces extra £12m to help cyclone victims in burma
seen at 20:22, 15 May in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for International Development Douglas Alexander today announced an extra £12 million to finance the UK's humanitarian response to Cyclone Nargis. This new allocation is in addition...
'...improve cemetary environments' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The US Arlington Cemetary and European War Graves Commission maintain graves...
'...Put an end to the tax credit system' -- James McMahon
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Return the dignity and pride of the British people by removing the tax...
'...encourage food companies to stop using Cochineal (crushed insects) in their food products or at least provide a clear label on the packaging' -- Tarek Slibi
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Food products containing carmine-based food dye may prove to be a concern...
'...Extend a higher basic personal tax allowance to everyone under 75.' -- Sybil Ann Chick
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To counteract the loss of the 10% tax band, I propose that the current...
'...disclose the cost to Public Funds of providing security for the Bilderberg Group meeting which took place at Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland from May 14 to May 17 1998.' -- Peter Wood
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...disclose the cost to Public Funds of providing security for the Bilderberg Group meeting which took place at Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland from May 14 to May 17 1998.' -- Peter Wood
'...reinstate section 28. children should not be taught such things.' -- joe miller
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...reinstate section 28. children should not be taught such things.' -- joe miller
'...Urge Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council to abandon plans to introduce 'pinch points' on Redcar Lane.' -- Daniel Ives
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Council is considering plans for 'traffic calming' along Redcar Lane, (...
'...Ban the sale of all long kitchen knives with potentially lethal sharp points.' -- John Cornock
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Research shows that long kitchen knives do not need a potentially lethal...
'...Educate all medical staff to understand ME, Fibromyalgia and Neurofibromatosis as recognised disabilities.' -- Dean Johnson
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Not all medical staff currently understand the debilitating effect Me,...
'...instruct the police force to properly display speed camera warning signs when they are targeting Motorcyclists at gatherings.' -- Dean Johnson
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All too often at motorcycle gatherings around the country there is a police...
'...implement a card system for benefits claimants to stop abuse of public generosity' -- Paul Charters
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To implement a system involving payments of benefits into accounts that can...
'...Ensure that commercial vehicles, including hire vehciles, that are not 'sign written', display contact details of the owner/operator.' -- Richard Carruthers
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The details should be clear and readable and include company/operator name,...
'...Abolish council fee to place a skip on any public road.' -- George Bognar
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Abolish the £12 fee which goes to the local council, for a permit you must...
'...remove VAT from blood pressure monitors' -- Ashley Newman
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Millions of people use a blood pressure monitor to keep a record of their...
'...call on Post Office Ltd not to close St. Breward Post Office in Cornwall.' -- Rebecca Storr
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
St. Breward Post Office is a rural post office in Cornwall under threat of...
'...invest in more satellite units to allow renal patients to connect themselves on to the dialysis machine' -- Addy Olaitan
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In order to reduce the nurse ratio to patients in satellite units. It will...
'...allow NHS treatment of children with PLAGIOCEPHALY (flat head syndrome) useing the starband helmet system.' -- CHRISTOPHER MCPHERSON
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Starband system is a helmet tailor made to the shape of the childs head,...
'...Prevent the sale of River Thames lock keepers cottages by the EA' -- John Thompson
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Environment Agency (EA) have announced the proposed sale of many Lock...
'...help to reduce unecessary noise pollution from road traffic' -- Keith White
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There appears to be an increasing trend to modify car exhausts with noisy '...
'...Abolish the one years continuous employment rule when it comes to unfair/constructive dismissal.' -- Andy Wright
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I find it unbelievable that we can work for a company for anything up to a...
'...introduce speed humps on St. Julian's Farm Road, SE27' -- Simon Day
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the only through road to Leigham Court Rd, St. Julian's Farm Rd has more...
'...offer guidance to Trusts on "Steno" the newly identified superbug' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hospitals face a dangerous new superbug threat in the form of a drug-...
'...scrap the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs' -- Matthew Wilkes
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The advisory council on the misuse of drugs has recommended that Cannabis...
'...Provide rights of appeal to planning application objectors and force applications to be reviewed by committee rather than under delegated powers when there are objections' -- Steven Wilkinson
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current planning application process provides no right of appeal for...
'...Scrap the fuel tax accumulator, it was created to last a few years, not eternity.' -- Maurice Head
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This tax is crippling the country, it is a fact that higher fuel prices will...
'...create a single government-run body to manage all the UK’s drains.' -- Melissa Sterry
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This body would be funded from several sources, including all UK water...
'...Introduce a Driver and Vehicle Photo-ID Card.' -- John Sykes
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Introduce a Driver and Vehicle smart-chip photo-ID card to replace the...
'...Provide the funding to set up a National 24 Hour Helpline for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault' -- Debi Scudder
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Far too many people in the UK do not have access to a Rape Crisis centre or...
'...allow continuing students to be entitled to the maintence grant presently only available to the 2008 cohort.' -- Mrs McParland
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is grossly unfair that students who signed up for courses prior to...
'...put a ceiling on what freeholders can charge lessees for lease extensions to leased properties' -- Peter Moore
seen at 17:17, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A proposal of say 1% of the property value per 100 years extension,...
£35m for parents with disabled children to get easier access to childcare
seen at 17:11, 15 May in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Parents with disabled children are to get easier access to childcare, thanks to £35million of Government pilot projects, announced today by Children's Minister Beverley Hughes.
PM condemns cup final violence
seen at 16:34, 15 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has condemned the violence that followed last night's UEFA cup final and praised the police for their handling of the clashes.
PM meets Ukranian President
seen at 16:34, 15 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has met the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, in Downing Street.
Tackling serious organised crime in new and different ways
seen at 16:22, 15 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Serious Organised Crime Agency Publishes Second Annual Report The Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) today published its second annual report - for the year 2007/08.
Interest (Scotland) Bill: Consultation Responses
seen at 16:16, 15 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Interest (Scotland) Bill: Consultation Responses
Parks and public gardens to be at the heart of the thames gateway
seen at 16:05, 15 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
An £35 million funding pot is today being made available for new schemes that will create parklands, town squares and riverside pathways in the Thames Gateway, announced Housing and Planning Minister Caroline...
Ship-to-ship transfer regulations consultation launched today
seen at 15:39, 15 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) today launched a 12 week public consultation on proposal for new legislation to regulate ship-to-ship transfer operations in UK waters.
'...Stop the introduction of the National Staff Dismissal Register.' -- Ben Rattigan
seen at 15:13, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This Register (NSDR), is a gross violation of human rights and allows...
'...request Peterborough City Council not to lift the covenant that currently protects the land at Lakeside, 33 The Pingle. This covenant prevents the land from being used for development. Lifting of the covenant could give the go-ahead for the building o
seen at 15:13, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...request Peterborough City Council not to lift the covenant that currently protects the land at Lakeside, 33 The Pingle. This covenant prevents the land from being used for development. Lifting of the covenant...
'...stop the increase in car tax that will hurt larger and poorer familys' -- suzanne welsby
seen at 15:13, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
if any family is more than 5 people then they must have a car that fits...
'...change the law to ensure the cost of deportation of illegal immigrants found to be being employed illegally in the UK is paid by those who employed them and NOT the taxpayer.' -- Keith Jones
seen at 15:13, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Nothing more need be said!
'...Allow full Central Heating (£2700 gas & £4000 oil) Grant work to be carried out by all CORGI & OFTEC registered plumbers.' -- Jason Blake
seen at 15:13, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Government gas and oil central heating Grants for the elderly & people on...
Announcement of the appointment of non-executive directors of the personal accounts delivery authority
seen at 15:05, 15 May in Personal Account Delivery Authority News - national (Our copy).
The personal accounts delivery authority today announced the appointment of Alison Wright, Paul Hewitt and Chris Willford to its Board as non-executive directors. Each of them will take an interest in a particular...
Care quality commission chair announced
seen at 13:22, 15 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary Alan Johnson today confirmed the appointment of Baroness Young of Old Scone, Barbara Young, as shadow Chair of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Dying patients and the bereaved to benefit from department of health investment in hospital environments
seen at 13:22, 15 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The physical environment in which the NHS cares for thousands of dying patients is to be transformed as a result of a new £1 million programme funded by the Department of Health, led by the King's Fund...
Ta heroes of iraq and afghanistan lead parade through city of london
seen at 13:14, 15 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
TA soldiers recently returned from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan - including Private Luke Cole who was awarded the Military Cross recently - joined nearly two thousand serving and former Territorials, Army dignitaries...
Three new rights to right local wrongs - new community empowerment bill to harness petition power
seen at 12:57, 15 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today outlined plans to give every citizen in England three new rights to have a greater say to trigger action on local issues they care about. These could range from directing...
Parole board publishes business plan for 2008/09
seen at 12:50, 15 May in Parole Board For England And Wales News - national (Our copy).
The Parole Board today published its Business Plan for 2008/09, setting out its aims, objectives and targets for the coming 12 months. The Plan details how the Board will manage the changing nature of its work and...
A winning wavelength
seen at 12:37, 15 May in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
A ground breaking Motion Forecasting and Monitoring System has been awarded the prestigious 2007 RINA (Royal Institution of Naval Architects) and LRET (Lloyd's Register Educational Trust) Ship Safety Award.
'...to incorporate into the domestic legal system the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights' -- William Linton
seen at 12:19, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The ICESCR is a UN treaty ratified by many states but implemented by few. It...
'...allow women the right to take on the title through bloodline 'Freeman f the City'.' -- laura blankley
seen at 12:19, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As it stands, women are not permitted to receive such an honour of 'Freeman...
'...Change the Category for Motor tricycles, three wheeled vehicles from the current category B1 to be inculded on the currect motorcycle catrgory A licence' -- kelly cleverley
seen at 12:19, 15 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as current standing you can have a trike but only if you pass your car test...
Miscellaneous
seen at 11:53, 15 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be a briefing from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) today, the PMS replied that he was not in a position to confirm anything and that it was best to speak to the MoD.Asked if the Prime Minister...
Ministerial Pay
seen at 11:53, 15 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was correct that the overhaul of Ministerial severance pay had been postponed, the PMS said that there had been a story in the Telegraph this morning suggesting that the Prime Minister would not take...
Draft Legislative Programme
seen at 11:53, 15 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be any accompanying documents with the Prime Minister's Draft Legislative Programme Statement, the PMS said that there would be a statement and a Green Paper. Asked if there would be a separate...
10p Tax
seen at 11:53, 15 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister regarded yesterday's announcement on tax return as an equivalent to the American tax rebate to help the country through hard times, the PMS replied that the Chancellor had addressed this...
Oil/Food Prices
seen at 11:53, 15 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned about the Bank of England's inflation predictions this morning, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that, as the Prime Minister and the Chancellor had been saying...
Misc
seen at 11:53, 15 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to comment on Mervyn King's prediction that there would be two quarters of negative growth this year, the PMS said that the Treasury had set out their forecast for the economy in the Budget and there would...
EU Lisbon Treaty Referendum
seen at 11:53, 15 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that Jonathan Sumption QC had been hired to represent the Government in the Lisbon Treaty referendum case and was there any response to accusations that the case was a waste of taxpayers money, the PMS said ...
Ukraine President
seen at 11:53, 15 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the main issues would be at the Prime Minister's meeting with the Ukrainian President, the PMS said that there would be issues around NATO membership for Ukraine. No doubt they would want to discuss regional...
Savings
seen at 11:53, 15 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how much money the Government would match in the savings scheme, the PMS said that we had piloted a number of different schemes, but the specific detail on the matter was something that the Treasury would ...
Housing
seen at 11:53, 15 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how many houses the Government would be able to buy with the funding announced today, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that it would be best for people to check with DCLG. original...
Afternoon press briefing from 14 May 2008
seen at 11:52, 15 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Housing, savings, Ukraine President, EU Lisbon Treaty Referendum and misc
Morning press briefing from 14 May 2008
seen at 11:52, 15 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Oil/food prices, 10p tax, draft legislative programme, Ministerial pay and miscellaneous
PM's press conference
seen at 11:52, 15 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown will be taking questions from national and international journalists in Downing Street from 12:00 BST today in his regular press conference.
SOCIETY: Travel & Tourism
seen at 11:52, 15 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Overseas Residents’ visits to the UK up 6%
Mod announces nato force move to gloucestershire
seen at 11:36, 15 May in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Defence Minister Bob Ainsworth today confirmed that the Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC) and its supporting elements will move from their current base in Germany to Innsworth in 2010.
Area Inspection: Grampian
seen at 11:30, 15 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Grampian Area Inspection Report
Ecofin (Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:30, 15 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council will be held in Brussels on 14 May 2008. Items on the agenda are as follows:

Quality of Public Finances: Efficiency of Public Expenditure on Social Transfers and...

First Time Buyers (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:30, 15 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This statement sets out the steps we are taking to provide more opportunities for first-time buyers to access the housing market.

The vast majority of people in this country aspire to owning their own home...

Mr. Baha Mousa (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:30, 15 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In my statement of 25 January (Official Report, columns 65-66WS), I promised to make an announcement once I had reached a decision on what form any future inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death ...

Oakhill Secure Training Centre (David Hanson, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:30, 15 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In my written ministerial statement of 12 July 2007 (Official Report, col. 69WS), I undertook to update the House in relation to Oakhill secure training centre. The Ministry of Justice and the Department for ...

Draft Legislative Programme 2008-09 (Harriet Harman, Minister of State, Government Equalities Office)
seen at 11:30, 15 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that I am today publishing "The Government's Draft Legislative Programme 2008-09—Preparing Britain for the Future" (CM7372). The details of which will be available at www.commonsleader...

Prison Service Pay Review Body (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:30, 15 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have reappointed Jerry Cope for a second term as chairman of the Prison Service Pay Review Body, commencing April 2008. This reappointment has been conducted in accordance with the Office of the Commissioner...

Extra funding for rural stations
seen at 11:15, 15 May in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Passengers on rural and regional rail services across the country are set to benefit from a £60,000 fund for Community Rail Partnerships, Rail Minister Tom Harris announced today.
Flexible working to help 4.5 million more parents
seen at 10:09, 15 May in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
An extra 4.5 million parents in Britain will gain the right to request flexible working, following the publication of the government's independent review today.
British crime survey extended to under-16s as design experts meet to tackle youth crime
seen at 04:40, 15 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Forty of the UK's leading technology designers and manufacturers will today join Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and a number of young people to discuss new ways of harnessing the power of design to protect young people...
Fatality in river dart after car drives off jetty
seen at 02:14, 15 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
One person has died and a search continued this evening for other potential occupants of a car which was driven at speed off a jetty on the River Dart.